Sensitive Quiz Answers 1. Fiction - There are many things that can cause sensitive teeth, including cavities, older fillings, gum disease, worn tooth enamel, exposed tooth roots. 2. Fact - Desensitizing toothpaste contains compounds that help block transmission of sensation from the tooth surface to the nerve, and usually requires several applications before the sensitivity is reduced. 3. Fiction - Your dentist may recommend desensitizing toothpaste or an alternative treatment based on the cause of your sensitivity. 4. Fact - General sensitivity involving several teeth at the same time can be caused by gum recession which exposes the roots of the teeth. Sensitivity can also be a sign of cavities. 5. Fiction -Sensitive teeth can be treated. Your dentist may recommend desensitizing toothpaste or an alternative treatment based on the cause of your sensitivity. Hope everyone scored well! Call us with your questions or to schedule an appointment.
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